Ponta Delgada car rentals from C$ 22/day

Because many of the streets are narrow, it can be difficult to pass if you are driving a large car. Consequently, a compact car is best to rent when you are driving in Ponta Delgada. A small Jeep might also be ideal due to the mountain driving. Just stay away from small cars with little power as you will need to drive up hills.

The speed limit around Ponta Delgada and on other islands is less than it is on the mainland. This is to make for safer driving on the narrow roads and hills here. On the freeways of the islands, you can drive at maximum speeds of 62 mph (or 100 km/h). If driving through neighborhoods, be sure to stay under 31 mph (or 50 km/h).

Downtown tends to be the busiest area in Ponta Delgada. Many tourists visit the center of the city to shop at the market or enjoy the sights of the botanical garden. You’ll find it easy to park your rental car in its underground parking lot which is within close proximity of the waterfront. There are also a number of parking spaces on the street, although the spots can be pretty tight.

On average a rental car in Ponta Delgada costs C$ 70 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at ANC Azores Holidays (C$ 22/day), Micauto (C$ 26/day) and Goldcar Rental SP (C$ 27/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at ANC Azores Holidays Estrada Regional (ER) 4-1A, nº 199- Caminho da Serra Gorda- São Miguel Island null (1 kilometers from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Ponta Delgada. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Ponta Delgada is C$ 10.25 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 123 and C$ 164, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Ponta Delgada.

Car rental companies onsite at Nordela airport include Ilha Verde, Way2Azores Rent, AbbyCar Car Rentals, DRIVEONHOLIDAYS, Autatlantis, Autocunha, Micauto, ANC Azores Holidays, Sixt and Economy Rent a Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Nordela airport to off-airport locations include Ilha Verde, Autatlantis, Sixt, Guerin, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and 2Rent.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Mini car rental in Ponta Delgada costs C$ 48 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Ponta Delgada costs C$ 61 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Ponta Delgada costs C$ 189 per day, on average.

In Ponta Delgada, cars are most frequently rented at ANC Azores Holidays Ponta Delgada Airport (1 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Ponta Delgada costs C$ 489 per week (C$ 70 per day).

On average a rental car in Ponta Delgada costs C$ 2,095 per month (C$ 70 per day).

When driving in Ponta Delgada, you need to first keep in mind that they drive on the right-hand side of the road. This information is important, especially for visitors visiting the city from another country. Other laws that are heavily punishable include driving under the influence and Distracted driving. Passengers should also have their seatbelts on at all times. Lastly, if you are driving a luxury car here, you are prohibited from overtaking another driver from the right-hand side of the road.

If you are a visitor here in Ponta Delgada, you need to note that most of the cheap car rentals in Ponta Delgada are manual transmissions. However, the roads on this island can be windy and bumpy. Therefore, if you aren't comfortable driving manual transmission cars, we recommend that you look for an auto transmission one.